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In large-scale redevelopment initiatives, it is essential to have a single, unified leadership team, akin to an orchestra directed by one conductor, ensuring that all components align with a clear vision of the final objective. When this structure is absent, the project risks inefficiencies and unresolved issues, including: Infrastructure Development: Who takes responsibility for investing in and managing the costly initial infrastructure to build momentum and attract stakeholders? Public Works Standards: Who establishes and sustains a stable public works department to maintain common areas at a level comparable to standards set by previous stewards? Timely Repairs: Who ensures immediate attention to basic but critical needs, such as repairing potholes on roads that have been neglected for months? For success, a single, decisive leader or entity must embrace the entire spectrum of responsibilities, addressing both opportunities and challenges without selective engagement (cherry-picking). This includes integrating an experienced local government engineering team dedicated to the inspection and oversight of rapidly advancing projects. In 2014, the Puerto Rican government sought to address the redevelopment of Roosevelt Roads Naval Station by partnering with Clark Realty as the master developer. However, the agreement fell apart due to fiscal challenges and logistical complications. Since then, numerous redevelopment strategies have been proposed and initiated, though many have failed to fully deliver on their promises, underscoring the need for cohesive, visionary leadership in such undertakings. #CeibaGreenCity #PuertoRico #RooseveltRoads #SolarEnergy #EnergyFoodFarm #CaribbeanFloatingGem

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released its list of nominees for this year's first round of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. Read the full story at the link below! #news #usnews #construction #constructionnews #bridgeconstruction #constructionindustry #transportation #engineering #RoadsAndBridges

The single biggest urban beneficiary of the truly massive scale-up of the Australian Navy Osborne Shipyards is one of my previous major urban projects: some 3.5km of beachfront land on the LeFevre Peninsula, which we won at a State Govt, worldwide tender as a result of one of Australia's leading Financial institutions getting into a tangle with the ALP Dunstan State of South Australia and leaving in a huff, leaving an unloved mess behind. Today, the North Haven Marina Housing estate has a capital value of over $3.5bn. Over the last few decades, it has had the highest levels of capital growth for investment properties in South Australia. The Australian Navy Osborne Shipyards is just 1km from my previous major urban project, which showcased lots of innovation. It featured over-the-water townhouses and freehold title to the Marina Docks. Perhaps the single best thing I am proud of is with no mandatory requirements just through my initiative and sense of social responsibility, setting aside up to 50% for affordable housing, creating a sense of community and inclusive community and decades of above-average capital growth for the residents, and tightly held. The scale of this project is such that when I take National and International visitors, they are stunned; the general question is, which part did you do? When I respond to the lot, there is usually silence. Our consortia I formed included the late Kerry Packer. The day he wanted to inspect before we lodged the tender was not good, with 50 knots of horizontal hail and a sandstorm blasting the side of his limo; Kerry wound down the window a little and lent over said to me and, "Son", "they wouldn't piss on this in Sydney". My response, Mr Packer, when I have finished, they will, his response, take me to your Premier and let's do a deal. #Placemaker #UrbanRenewal #Catalyst #Marina #Adelaide #Harropfactor

Opened in 1961, when bridges were constructed for a 50-year lifespan, the I-5 Bridge over Columbia River is long overdue for a replacement. Average Daily Traffic was about 35K 63 years ago and has mushroomed to over 300K at its peak, shortly before Covid. Thankfully, the functionally obsolete bridge will be replaced with two new 100-year bridges (NB & SB) designed to accommodate seismic activity and projected traffic growth. Anderson UnderBridge welcomes the opportunity to deliver safe under-bridge access beneath both the old & new bridges as this vital infrastructure project serves the safe passage of motorists & heavy cargo. New, used, for rent or sale, tell us how we can support your next bridge project at 803.366.8195 | AndersonUnderBridge.com #HireAVet #UnderBridgeAccess #HydraPlatform #AndersonUnderBridge @IBRprogram U.S. Department of Transportation Washington State Department of Transportation Oregon Department of Transportation #OregonDepartmentOfTransportation #IBRprogram

As you can imagine, replacing a railroad bridge is complicated. Good thing Rae Tressler is there providing construction oversight! The shoofly bridge in Castle Rock, Minnesota, will provide uninterrupted freight service for the Albert Lea Subdivision from Saint Paul to Mason City, Iowa, while the new bridge is constructed. #Alliant #BuildingBetterCommunities #Construction

Jobs, infrastructure, investment and growth for Cockburn residents and businesses. These are the benefits that excite the City of Cockburn as we welcome the Federal Government’s historic establishment of a Commonwealth-owned Defence Precinct at Henderson. This much-needed development will allow the Henderson shipbuilding precinct to reach its potential as WA prepares to meet the demands of the AUKUS submarine pathway. It will begin with an initial three-year $127m federally-funded planning phase to establish infrastructure including common user facilities to support shipbuilding and sustainment industries in the area. Here’s why it’s good for Cockburn: - Sustainment and maintenance of defence and navy projects at Henderson will create about 3,000 jobs✔️ - Thousands more jobs will support the precinct’s construction and related expansion at HMAS Stirling worth tens of billions of dollars over the next two decades✔️ - It will further increase local businesses involved in the defence supply chain✔️ - Increased export opportunities for local businesses✔️ - A flow-on effect for servicing and maintenance of larger defence and commercial vessels✔️ - Increased opportunities for ancillary businesses like food, accommodation and retail✔️ - Training opportunities in fields such as analytics and robotics, and hopefully a catalyst for expansion of locally-available TAFE courses✔️ - It’s in keeping with Cockburn Council’s 2023 endorsement of a defence and maritime blue economy innovation hub in Henderson✔️ “The multiplier effects will be far-reaching,” Mayor Logan Howlett said. “As a City we are determined to help support our community adjust to the changes ahead as we prepare for the arrival of US submarines in WA in 2027, with their maintenance relying on expertise and facilities not only in Henderson but the wider Cockburn area.” More: https://ow.ly/RjNs50TNfRN #HendersonDefencePrecinct #CityOfCockburn #EconomicDevelopment #BlueEconomy

We are extremely excited to announce that BMF PORT BURGAS AD has been approved by the European Commission to receive a new grant under the project From East 2 West Connections.   The project aims to construct new railway tracks with a total length of almost 4000 meters and а marshalling yard, within the maritime core port of Burgas, part of the Orient / East-Med Corridor of the TEN-T Network   With a total budget of EUR 10,762,760, co-financed by the European Commission and BMF Port Burgas, the project will increase the capacity of the railway infrastructure within the port, reducing the congestion and the operating interferences in the areas used for trains’ loading and unloading and support other major infrastructure projects like the new REBIRTH28 deepwater berth, currently under construction.   Additionally, the new tracks will enhance exploiting the potential for sea-rail intermodality inside the port, resolving issues that hinder rail traffic growth to and from the port. #BMFPortBurgas #RailwayInfrastructure #EuropeanCommission #MaritimeCorePort #OrientEastMedCorridor #Intermodality #InfrastructureDevelopment #GrantApproval #East2WestConnections

ACWR - Bridge improvements along the Piedmont and Sandhills divisions (Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, and Stanly counties)

Relevant reference for modernization of Dams in Himalayan Region as well 😊😊👍👍

Two ports on Lake Superior’s north shore are getting upgrades to their cargo handling capabilities. The federal government is funding expansion at the Port of Thunder Bay, Ontario. At the town of Marathon, Ontario, QSL and the Peninsula Harbour Port Authority Corporation are joining forces to redevelop the harbour to improve the water depth. The investment of up to $6.7 million for two projects at Thunder Bay is coming from through the National Trade Corridors Fund. The government of Canada will contribute up to $3 million to the Port of Thunder Bay to redevelop the existing marshalling yard at the port’s Keefer Terminal. Adding new heavyweight rail track and switches will increase the Port’s cargo handling capabilities and will provide opportunities to attract new markets. #Ontarioports #thunderbay #imports #exports #tradecorridor #cargoshipping https://lnkd.in/gF92bZq8